MEP contractor delivering design-build, maintenance, and building automation across the Midwest
DeBra-Kuempel is a 1,000–5,000-person MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) contractor operating across eight states in the upper Midwest and Southeast. The company is anchored by a mature tech stack (AutoCAD, Procore, Smartsheet, building controls via Eikon) and a project portfolio focused on HVAC systems, building automation, and industrial piping. Hiring is concentrated in engineering roles, with a mix of mid-level technicians and interns — consistent with a field-services model where technical depth and training pipelines matter more than headcount velocity.
DeBra-Kuempel provides mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services across the full facility lifecycle: design-build and new construction, major repairs and replacements, and preventive maintenance. The company serves commercial and industrial clients in Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Evansville, Lexington, Louisville, and surrounding regions. Over 80 percent of revenue derives from repeat customers. As a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, DeBra-Kuempel operates under two additional divisions—Dynalectric Ohio and EMCOR Services Automated Controls—and leverages EMCOR's national network, financial backing, and technical expertise. Staff hold engineering degrees and maintain current certifications; technicians receive ongoing training in evolving technologies and regulatory standards.
Core tools are AutoCAD, Procore (project management), Smartsheet (scheduling/coordination), Eikon (building controls logic), and Visio. The stack reflects both field operations (mobile on iPhone/iPad/Android) and office coordination (Microsoft 365, Active Directory).
HVAC systems, building automation (BAS/EMS), electrical (high and low voltage), process and industrial piping, sheet metal work, and design-build new construction. Preventive maintenance and energy savings optimization are also core offerings.
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